Current Efforts

Brave Boat Headwaters (BBH) is Kittery Land Trust’s current conservation effort and its most ambitious one to date. Nestled in the heart of Brave Boat Harbor between Route 103, Bartlett and Payne Roads, BBH is part of the largest block of natural land remaining in Kittery. This 150-acre nature preserve began when KLT bought 60 acres from a developer who had plans for a 27-lot subdivision. This purchase inspired other landowners to commit to conserving 90 additional acres. When BBH is completed it will be a public preserve for all to enjoy. (more)

Improving Public Access – Getting people onto the land that we have conserved is a priority for KLT. We are currently working to create safe parking at our public preserves along with trails and water crossings that people of all abilities can enjoy.

Kiosks are being developed with trail maps and information about what you may see on the preserve, why it needed to be protected and upcoming land trust activities.

Invasive Species

Some of KLT’s lands are being overrun by non-native species that outcompete the local plants and animals.KLT has an active program to manage these species, such as Glossy Buckthorn, Bittersweet, Barberry and Multiflora Rose.

We are working with Kittery Adult Education, Traip Academy Service Learning Program and regularly hosting hands-on learning work sessions at our public preserves to minimize the spread of these species in our community.

Calendar

December2018

Description:Bi-monthly Stewardship workday. All are welcome. Please come prepared to learn more about ecology and biodiversity and get physical removing invasive plant species.

Restoring habitat for plants and animals is one of the most important tasks people can do for the land trust. Volunteers have been working on the BBH property for the last few years. We've cut lots of invasive Buckthorn and Bittersweet vines, but there is much still to do. Work as much or as little are you want. During the work session you will learn how to identify many shrubs and trees along with the invasive species that we will be eliminating. This knowledge then can be used on your own property.

Directions to BBH: Head north on Rt 103 almost to the York town line. Property is on the left. Park in our parking lot.

Bring the tools of your choice such as hand saws, loppers, hand pruners or an axe, and bug spray. We have some extra hand saws and pruners if you don't have tools.

Email or call Steve Ostrow at ostrowsv2@gmail.com or 207-439-2374 with any questions

Monthly Stewardship Committee meeting. The public is invited to join us for the first hour (5:00-6:00) where we invite speakers or other volunteers to share general information. Topics will include the history of specific KLT properties, forest ecology, what does it mean to perform an Annual monitoring of a property and why do we do it, how to use a smart phone to create a GPS track.

Bi-monthly Stewardship workday. All are welcome. Please come prepared to learn more about ecology and biodiversity and get physical removing invasive plant species.

Restoring habitat for plants and animals is one of the most important tasks people can do for the land trust. Volunteers have been working on the Norton Preserve for the last few years. We've cut lots of invasive Buckthorn and Bittersweet vines, but there is much still to do. Work as much or as little are you want. During the work session you will learn how to identify many shrubs and trees along with the invasive species that we will be eliminating. This knowledge then can be used on your own property.

Directions to the Norton Preserve: drive to the end of Norton Road, turn around and then park away from the driveways along the road. Access to the Preserve is across private land on foot..

Bring the tools of your choice such as hand saws, loppers, hand pruners or an axe, and bug spray. We have some extra hand saws and pruners if you don't have tools.

Email or call Steve Ostrow at ostrowsv2@gmail.com or 207-439-2374 with any questions